TOP LOCAL News
By BERNIE WAGENBLAST
May 22, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Water Wise: Safety Around Water — Friday, May 22 The Cranford YMCA is inviting parents and kids to learn about water safety.“Artemis: the Return to the Moon” - Friday, May 22 Learn about the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in connection with a missing juvenile investigation.Police are seeking information regarding Zaire Williams, 14, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Authorities are asking anyone who ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in connection with a missing juvenile investigation.Police are seeking information regarding Zaire Williams, 14, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Authorities are asking anyone who ...
BELMAR, NJ – Mayor Gerald A. Buccafusco announced Friday that he will resign as mayor of Belmar effective July 1, 2026, citing health and family reasons after consultation with his family and physicians.The resignation letter was distributed at approximately 4 p.m. on the Friday of Memorial Day ...
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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS girls’ flag football team made it to the second round of sectionals play before concluding its season.This was the first season for a brand-new sport at RCS, led by Head Coach Bill Brozowski.After the regular season of play concluded, the Ravens won in the first ...
Schoharie Varsity Baseball Team Bats on Fire in Loss to UnategoSCHOHARIE – Both teams ended up with multiple runs, but the Schoharie varsity baseball team fell to the Unatego Spartans 13–10 on Wednesday, May 13. Unatego collected 15 hits, while Schoharie Varsity Storm had five.At the top of the ...
NEW JERSEY – With increased congestion on the roadways and waterways for Memorial Day weekend due to travelers heading to the shore, parks, lakes, and family gatherings, the New Jersey State Police is making safety a top priority by increasing patrols. In addition to regularly scheduled patrols, ...
Princeton, NJ – I don’t know the actual percentage, but I would warrant that a goodly number of today’s undergraduates at Princeton are angling toward Wall Street, and all that implies.I doubt many of them know that Mathey College (comprised of Blair, Joline, and Campbell Halls, with the college’s ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — It was a fabulous evening in many ways as the Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence (HFEE) marked a major milestone in style, celebrating its 30th Anniversary Pearl Gala! It was an elegant and highly successful evening that brought together the very best of the Holmdel ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Mallory Craig-Karim has been endorsed by Run for Something, a national organization that recruits and supports the next generation of progressive leaders for state and local office.“I am honored to receive Run for Something’s endorsement,” said Craig-Karim. “I am running for ...
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in connection with a missing juvenile investigation.Police are seeking information regarding Zaire Williams, 14, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Authorities are asking anyone who ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A suspect who allegedly fled Warrington police by driving recklessly into oncoming traffic last year was arrested in Philadelphia and sent to jail in Bucks County.In November 2025, Warrington police on patrol near the Lowe’s on Easton Road noticed a man wearing all black ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Melodies that evoke Middle Eastern folktales will take center stage next week when the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents “One Thousand and One Nights,” featuring guest guitarist Karol Samuelčík. Together with the NJFO, the Slovak musician will perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s ...
The South Plainfield High School Varsity Softball team played St. Thomas Aquinas on Monday, May 18th, 2026, at Mannino Park, Old Bridge in the Semi-Final Round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Championship. The Tigers and Trojans split the regular season games and were playing for the right to ...
NEW JERSEY- The Morristown girls lacrosse team has received the No. 1 spot in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Girls Lacrosse Tournament. The Colonials received a bye in the First Round and will play the winner of No. 8 vs. No. 9 seeds.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 ...
Denville, NJ - Powered by a relentless fifth inning and big performances from the middle of the lineup, the Morris Knolls Golden Eagles rolled past Immaculata Spartans, 13-7, on Friday morning to improve to 23-3 on the season.Morris Knolls collected 15 hits and erased a brief Immaculata comeback ...
NEW JERSEY — While temperatures climbed into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
NEW JERSEY – With increased congestion on the roadways and waterways for Memorial Day weekend due to travelers heading to the shore, parks, lakes, and family gatherings, the New Jersey State Police is making safety a top priority by increasing patrols. In addition to regularly scheduled patrols, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In commemoration of Memorial Day, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is once again honoring those who served our country by providing veterans ID cards free of charge until Friday, May 29.Normally, the cost is $20 for Mercer County resident; $15 for a Mercer senior ...
Voorhees, NJ - Behind a dominant third quarter and a strong effort at the faceoff X, the Morris Knolls Golden Eagles pulled away for a 9-5 victory over Voorhees Vikings on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the state tournament.After the teams battled to a 1-1 tie after the opening quarter ...
WAYNE, NJ — Berdan Avenue could become 35 mph from end to end, after Wayne introduced an ordinance Tuesday night following a police recommendation that cited Wayne Hills High School, senior housing, residential areas and the township’s new inclusive playground slated to open on the property of the ...
SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA—The Central Bucks area got its first bear sighting of 2026 with a report of a black bear in a backyard near Taylor Lane and Aquetong Road in Solebury Township.The Solebury Township police said that the bear in the Friday morning sighting didn’t linger in the backyard but ...
I am Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, May 22nd.Anchors Tiki Bar has “The Downstrokes” at 6 pm tonight with food from Curbside Cravings; “Spyne” performs on Saturday with food from Urban Eats; “Last Night in Town” performs at 3 pm on Sunday with food from Mike Makes Grill; “Just Bob” is ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School held its annual "Hats On" for the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad fundraiser on Tuesday, April 21.The students and staff were invited to wear a hat in support of Clark rescue squad volunteers and were given the opportunity to make an optional donation, ...
WARREN, NJ — Two Warren Township residents recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone — turning 100 years old — and Mayor Shaun Fine was there to help honor their remarkable lives of service, family, education, and community impact.Mayor Fine recently visited two Warren Township residents to ...